Editorial study collection
Programming and software development¶
Build language fundamentals, then connect application code, testing, data access, automation, delivery, and platform-specific development.
This collection is a learning lens, not an official sequence or vendor pathway. Guides are grouped by editorial learning level and then sorted naturally by exam code. Start with the guide that best matches your current role and knowledge; use the others to broaden or deepen the same capability area.
Beginner and foundational¶
Start here for foundational vocabulary, concepts, and low-prerequisite certifications.
IBM Certified Bob v2 Developer - Associate
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CLE C Certified Entry-Level Programmer
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CPE C++ Certified Entry-Level Programmer
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JSE Certified Entry-Level JavaScript Programmer
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PCEA Certified Entry-Level Automation Specialist with Python
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PCED Certified Entry-Level Data Analyst with Python
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PCEI Certified Entry-Level AI Specialist with Python
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PCEP Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
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PCES Certified Entry-Level Security Specialist with Python
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PCET Certified Entry-Level Tester with Python
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WDE Certified Entry-Level Web Developer
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Intermediate, associate, and specialty¶
Role-based and specialty guides that assume practical product or platform experience.
CLA C Certified Associate Programmer
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CPA C++ Certified Associate Programmer
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Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark
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AWS Certified Developer - Associate
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GitHub Actions
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GitHub Copilot
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Developing in Agentic AI Systems
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JSA Certified Associate JavaScript Programmer
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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Developer
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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer
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MongoDB Associate Developer
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PCAD Certified Associate Data Analyst with Python
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PCAP Certified Associate Python Programmer
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PCAT Certified Associate Tester with Python
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Microsoft Power Platform Developer
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Salesforce Certified Platform Developer
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WDA Certified Associate Web Developer
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Expert and professional¶
Advanced architecture, leadership, and professional certifications for experienced practitioners.
CLP C Certified Professional Programmer
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CPP C++ Certified Professional Programmer
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Red Hat Certified Developer in AI
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Red Hat Certified Specialist in Cloud-native Development
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PCPP Certified Professional Python Programmer Level 1
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